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Shield Arms Sa-15 Folding Elite Semi-Auto Rifle - Sa-15 Folding Elite Rifle 5.56mm 13.9" Bbl (1)30rd Mag Black
5.56 NATO13.9" barrelNFA Status: Verify with retailer
Short Barrel: Verify Classification
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Outfitters Score™

Good

Shield Arms scores as a unrated build with average pricing and a bare-bones configuration.

Our proprietary rating combines brand tier, price percentile within the caliber, feature completeness, barrel versatility, retailer availability, caliber practicality, and use-case fit.

Brand Quality12/25
Value12/20
Feature Completeness5/15
Barrel11/15
Availability8/10
Caliber10/10
Use Case Fit5/5
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Short Barrel: Verify Classification

This firearm has a barrel under 16 inches. It may be classified as an AR Pistol (with brace) or an SBR (with stock, NFA regulated). Check with the retailer to confirm classification before purchasing.

Description

SA-15 Folding 13.9" ELITE Rifle built on the Shield Arms Folding Lower Receiver (FLR) for compact storage. This patented system allows the firearm to fold and does not use an adapter. This system is lighter, stronger, and shorter in overall length versus popular folding adapters. Additionally, this system does not modify the carrier. Cerakoted in Shield Arms Wolverine Brown or Graphite Black. Dead Air Flash Hider pinned and welded to bring the barrel length to 16.1". Build Specifications Upper/Lower: 7075-T6 billet aluminum upper/lower Barrel: 13.9" length, 5.56 NATO Chamber, pin/weld Dead Air Flash Hider Mid-length length gas s Mfg: Shield Arms

Full Specifications

Overview

BrandShield Arms
ModelSA-15FER139-BLK
SKU430103844
Rifle Typesemi auto
PlatformAR15
Caliber5.56 NATO
Chamber5.56 NATO
UPC850029545262

Barrel

Barrel Length13.9"

Receiver

Receiver Material7075-T6
Receiver Finishcerakote
Receiver Typebillet
Forward AssistNo
Dust CoverNo

Handguard

Free FloatNo

Muzzle

Muzzle Deviceflash-hider
Suppressor ReadyNo

Sights & Optics

Optic ReadyNo

Dimensions & Weight

Magazine Capacity30 rounds

Finish

Finishblack
CerakoteIn Shield

Compliance

CA CompliantNo
ClassificationShort Barrel: Verify Classification
NFA ItemVerify with retailer

What's Included (Complete Rifle)

This is a complete, ready-to-shoot firearm.

Upper Receiver

7075-T6

Lower Receiver

billet

Barrel

13.9"

Bolt Carrier Group

Handguard

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Stock / BraceVerify with retailer

Grip

Trigger

Muzzle Device

flash-hider

Charging Handle

Gas Block

Gas Tube

Buffer Tube

Iron Sights

Optic

Stock / Brace: Verify with retailer

We cannot confirm from available data whether this firearm includes a stock or brace. This distinction determines its legal classification.

Shield Arms

Sa-15 Folding Elite Semi-Auto Rifle - Sa-15 Folding Elite Rifle 5.56mm 13.9" Bbl (1)30rd Mag Black

SA-15FER139-BLK

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